Year 10 Christian Studies Major Work
Big Questions Assessment

This year in Year 10 Christian Studies we are focusing on some of the big questions that people commonly ask about Christianity. You will submit a group project (presented in class during term). Your group (3 members) will create a website. The group question (see over page) will be chosen by negotiation and will be allocated during the first library class.

You will get 2 lessons to work in the library and then submit the structure, the initial answers and role allocation (in the case of the group assignments) to your classroom teacher for approval and advice. This would be checked and commented upon for the next class.

Outcomes Tested:

* Examines the meaning of biblical texts, passages and references.
* Identifies common misconceptions about God and compares them to the Biblical message.
* Evaluates scientific, historical and personal evidence for the life of Jesus Christ and the truth claims of the Bible
* Demonstrates ability to state own position clearly and evaluates the intellectual integrity of that position.

Website structure

The website will include 4 pages:

(i) Home – an introduction to the question with explanation and links to the other pages
(ii) What do people say about this issue – what are the alternative explanations?
(iii) What does the Bible say?
(iv) Weighing the Evidence – what can our group say about this issue in conclusion.

Save this in H Drive/Student Save/Christian Studies/Year 10/Set __
Save your document according to your surnames and question number only.

Assessment

The total assignment will be worth 50 marks.

Understanding & depth of content 25
Presentation of website 15
Peer Review 10

Total 50

The marks for this assignment will constitute 50% of the total CS mark for Semester 1. A resource list will be supplied in class.

Marking Criteria

Superior (21-25)	Thorough Research Clear and comprehensive expression of issue Correct referencing of sources Website: Clear & functional Well-presented & engaging
Above Average (17-20)	Solid Research Clear and competent expression of issue Correct referencing of sources Website: Functional & organised Well-presented website
Average (13-16)	Evidence of research Demonstrates an understanding of issue Attempts to correctly reference sources Website: Organised Adequate presentation
Below Average (8-12)	Inadequate research Attempts to address issue Little attempt to reference sources Website: Disorganised Little to engage
Well Below (1-7)	Little evidence of research Fundamental misunderstanding of issue No attempt to reference sources Website: Haphazard & not functional

Plagiarism

You will need to ensure that all work is your own or that of your group’s. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will be punished with zero marks, a Friday detention and a letter home to parents. All articles used must be referenced and where statements are taken, directly or indirectly, from another source they must be referenced in the body of the work. So don’t bother!
Big Questions

“Out There” Questions

1. How can a good God allow suffering?
2. There are lots of religions. How can one be true?
3. Why don’t miracles happen in our day?
4. Has Christianity been contradicted by Science?


The Bible

5. How can we know that the Bible has been passed down accurately?
6. How do we know that the Bible writers told the truth in the first place?
7. How do we know whether Jesus existed?
8. How can we know whether Jesus rose from the dead?


What it means for us?

9. Isn’t Christianity just about doing good deeds?
10. Do I need to go to Church to be a Christian?
11. How do we know whether there is life after death?
12. Isn’t being a Christian just a limit on your personal freedom?